As operators look to minimise costs, the deployment of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for pipeline monitoring, well site monitoring and control, compressor monitoring and site surveillance is becoming increasingly important.
In order to be effective, these systems need to be connected back to the company’s Operations Centre so they can quickly act on any unexpected events and minimise disruption to production and delivery.
Unfortunately the fixed and mobile telephone networks don’t go very far into the remote areas where the assets are deployed, so connection can be difficult and costly and bandwidth can be restrictive.
Satellite communications company, Pivotel Group, has recognised the data connectivity needs of the oil and gas industries and has partnered with Inmarsat to deliver an always-on internet protocol (IP) data solution.
The BGAN M2M system is simple to integrate and install, can operate from solar power, and effectively maintains IP connectivity so you have bandwidth when you need it.
“Pivotel’s BGAN M2M service provides an IP data connection that can burst up to 448 kbps so you can bring critical data including surveillance imagery when you need it most,” said Pivotel CEO Peter Bolger.
“Pivotel’s BGAN M2M customers will experience lower latency and more flexible connection and security options thanks to Pivotel’s Australian Carrier Network. With interconnection points in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth customers can connect securely in more places with lower cost, eliminating the risk of internet denial and service attacks.”
For more information on Pivotel’s products and services visit www.pivotel.com.au.